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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,404.78, 35,087.73 and 16,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,404.78, 35,087.73 and 16,364.67 is: 24,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,404.78 : 35,087.73 = 16,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,404.78/35,087.73 = 16,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,404.78x = 35,087.73 × 16,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,404.78x = 574,199,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,199,122.50/23,404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.41

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